My kids school is deep with tradition.  There are songs they sing, days they walk to school, ways the donate to those in need, etc.  Today was one of the best traditions that the school has–The Thanksgiving Feast.  I love the Feast and the community it fosters.  The entire school comes together.  The students (each and everyone) enter the gym in a linked line–all studets, teachers and administrators holding hands.  It is beautiful.  This was  Zoë’s first and Noah’s third.

As a parent, this never gets old.  Noah and his class sit with the 5th graders who are their buddies (the buddies loop–so Noah’s class got their buddies 2 years ago in pre-school) and Zoë and her class sat with their 3rd grade buddies–who will remain her classes buddies until Zoë’s class is in 3rd grade.  It’s a beautiful way to build relationships and foster a sense of family into the school.

Each class prepares several kinds of soup and everyone shares.  They sit in mixed aged groups and it is awesome to watch.  I’m so glad we are part of this amazing school community.